A.J.S. 16, Instruction Book

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TO REPLACE GEAR B O X INNER COVER
Ensure gasket is undamaged. Fit inner cover, firmly secure seven fixing nuts. Fit main-
shaft nut, clutch operating body and steel ball, also clutch actuating arm and roller.
NOTE—Before finally tightening lock nut securing operating body, position small clutch
operating lever to register with centre of aperture for clutch cable adjuster.
Fit ratchet plate and spindle.
FRONT CHAINCASE COVER—ALTERNATOR MODELS
W A R N I N G . — T h e stator for the A.C. generator is bolted to the outer cover of the
front chain case. Attached to the stator is a cable, which passes through the rear portion
of the chain case. Therefore take away the outer cover with extreme care to avoid a
strain on the cable. (See illustration 25).
Illustration 25
TO REMOVE OUTER CHAINCASE COVER
Remove the rear engine plate cover and disconnect three snap connectors.
Take off the left side footrest.
Unscrew adjusting nut on rear brake rod.
Place a tray under chaincase to catch oil.
Remove drain plug, allow time to drain (content 12 ozs.).
Remove screwed inspection cap (use spanner 018178 in slot).
Remove nut in centre of chaincase.
Remove fixing screws (14).
Depress the rear brake pedal and carefully remove outer cover squarely to avoid damage
to the stator windings, and thread each connector through the rubber grummet in the
chaincase one at a time. (See illustration 25).
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